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Enacts the "political artificial intelligence disclaimer (PAID) act"; requires political communications that use synthetic media to disclose that they were created with the assistance of artificial intelligence; requires committees that use synthetic media to maintain records of such usage.
In one paragraph
New York's S 2414, the political artificial intelligence disclaimer (PAID) act, would amend Election Law § 14-106 so political communications produced by or including synthetic media (media fully or partly created or modified by AI algorithms) carry the statement "This political communication was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence." Committees would also have to keep and file records of synthetic media use. Referred to Elections January 7, 2026; it has not passed either chamber.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, campaigns and committees using AI-generated or AI-modified media would have to add the disclaimer and keep and file records with the State Board of Elections.
Key provisions
- Synthetic media means any media, including text, image, video or sound, fully or partially created or modified through AI algorithms
- Printed or digital communications must include the exact statement; other communications must display and/or speak it, and for radio or automated calls clearly speaking it is enough
- Committees must keep records each campaign cycle of the synthetic media types used, the number of voters contacted with each and funds spent
- Candidate committees must file records with the State Board of Elections no less than one month after certification of the election; other committees no less than one month after election day
- The Board must design a sample template and establish rules within sixty days of the effective date; no penalty, enforcer or private right of action is stated
- Would take effect immediately
Latest legislative action
Jan 7, 2026. referred to elections
Sponsors (showing 5 of 12)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jamaal Bailey D | Primary |
| KAPLAN | Primary |
| Kevin S. Parker D | Primary |
| LITTLE | Primary |
| AMEDORE | Cosponsor |
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